What is Happening with My Life Right Now? The Empty Nest Shift

Episode 257: The Empty Nest Shift April’s conversation is centered around Empty Nesting — a season many women experience, but few openly prepare for. In this episode, we explore the statistics and emotional realities behind this major life transition. 🎙 Did You Know? • Nearly 1 in 2 women report feelings of sadness or loss when children leave home. • Many women experience a shift in identity, feeling “less needed.” • Some studies show an increase in anxiety or mild depression during this transition. 🗣 “For years, I was needed every day… and then suddenly, I wasn’t.” We unpack the common emotional themes that surface in this season: • Loss of Purpose — If motherhood has been your primary identity, what’s left? • Identity Shift — Who are you beyond being “Mom”? • Unexpected Freedom — Space can feel scary… but it can also feel expansive. This episode normalizes the feelings, brings language to the experience, and opens the door to a new narrative — one where empty nesting isn’t an ending, but an evolution. If you’re approaching this season, in the middle of it, or supporting someone who is — this conversation is for you. SHOP OUR LOOKS HERE: https://shorturl.at/suqrg 🔗 Resources & Links 📖 Book: https://a.co/d/8TIbyxv 🎧 Audiobook Read-Along: https://shorturl.at/MN65G 🌐 Website: https://www.ygcollaborations.com/ 📞 Schedule a Connection Call: https://calendar.app.google/g7wQ3cb7w 🤝 Sponsor Applications: https://forms.gle/G3G5BMPRL22qsZdz8 This podcast is brought to you by YG Collaborations — guiding women through self, time, and money alignment, helping you build a life that truly holds you. ✨ Subscribe. Follow. Share. Someone you love is ready for her next level. With love and intention, Yvette & Geovanna 💛